Declan Rice comes in as 2nd-half sub in Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars
Associated PressWASHINGTON — If this was the reception for Declan Rice in the U.S. capital, imagine this season in London. Arsenal’s new midfield star came on as a second-half substitute and helped finish off a 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday night. Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz all scored — but those weren’t the only highlights for the many red-clad Arsenal supporters in the crowd at Audi Field. “I thought the referee made the game a little bit about himself once again,” said former Manchester United star and current D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney, who led the MLS team. “I thought the All-Star lads, a little bit nervous and hesitant, especially first half when we got into some good areas.” Havertz is another newcomer to Arsenal, having been signed away from Chelsea.